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Mapped: The States Most Prepared for Power Demand Surges

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/mapped-the-states-most-prepared-for-power-demand-surges/

Published: April 28, 2026 15:44

As AI and data centers raise electricity use, these states are best prepared for power demand surges.

Ranked: The World’s 50 Largest Banks by Assets

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-the-worlds-50-largest-banks-by-assets/

Published: April 28, 2026 14:25

Where is global banking power concentrated? This chart ranks the world’s 50 largest banks by assets, revealing which countries dominate the global banking system.

Mapped: The States Landing the Most Foreign Investment

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-foreign-investment-by-us-state-2020-2025/

Published: April 28, 2026 11:45

Nearly $1 trillion in foreign direct investment has flowed into the U.S. since 2020. See which states are attracting the most investment.

Mapped: The Countries Most in Debt to the IMF

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/countries-in-debt-to-the-imf/

Published: April 28, 2026 09:34

Explore over 80 countries in debt to the IMF, the biggest borrowers, and how IMF loans and SDRs work.

Ranked: The World’s Biggest Coal Consumers

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-worlds-biggest-coal-consumers/

Published: April 28, 2026 03:53

Which countries use the most coal? See the global rankings, led by China at nearly 56% of demand, plus where coal use is still rising.

Ranked: Global Helium Production by Country

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-global-helium-production-by-country/

Published: April 27, 2026 18:47

A look at global helium production by country, dominated by the U.S. and Qatar.

Which U.S. States Have the Highest GDP per Capita?

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/ter02-which-states-have-highest-gdp-per-capita/

Published: April 27, 2026 15:49

See how GDP per capita varies widely across U.S. states, from under $60K in Mississippi to nearly $280K in Washington, D.C.

How Much Clean Energy Have Countries Added Since 2015?

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/how-much-clean-energy-have-countries-added-since-2015/

Published: April 27, 2026 14:06

This chart shows how the share of clean energy in electricity has evolved across the world’s top 10 economies.

Mapped: Where Americans Keep the Most of Their Paycheck

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/where-americans-have-the-most-money-left-after-expenses/

Published: April 27, 2026 11:45

Americans keep three times more income in some states than others. See where your paycheck goes the furthest—and disappears the fastest.

Europe’s $32 Trillion Economy, by Country

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/europes-32-trillion-economy-by-country/

Published: April 27, 2026 06:44

Over half of the entire European economy can be found in just a single region of the continent, led by three countries.

AI Week: 6 Insights Shaping the AI Economy

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ai-week-6-insights-shaping-the-ai-economy/

Published: April 27, 2026 03:58

Explore 6 key insights from AI Week, from Big Tech spending to business adoption, and see how AI is reshaping the economy.

Ranked: Who Uses the World’s Coal?

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-who-uses-the-worlds-coal/

Published: April 26, 2026 22:54

China dominates global coal use, accounting for over half of demand. See how consumption is concentrated across the world’s top countries.

Ranked: U.S. Cities by Share of Income Spent on Food and Housing

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-u-s-cities-share-of-income-spent-food-housing/

Published: April 26, 2026 13:49

In some U.S. cities, housing and food consume nearly half of income. See where affordability is under the most pressure, based on 2025 data.

Mapped: Where Gas Costs Are Highest—and Why

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/where-gas-costs-are-highest-and-why-usa/

Published: April 26, 2026 11:45

How much could Americans spend on gas this year? This map reveals annual fuel costs by state—ranging from $1,500 to over $3,300 if current prices held constant.

Charted: AI Articles Have Overtaken Human Written Ones

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/visualized-content-created-by-humans-vs-ai-over-time/

Published: April 25, 2026 15:12

See how content created by humans vs AI shifted from 2020 to 2025, based on Graphite’s study of 65,000 English-language web articles.

Mapped: The States Where Businesses Use AI Most

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-ai-usage-by-businesses-by-state-in-2026/

Published: April 25, 2026 13:22

Colorado, Arizona, and Washington, D.C. lead U.S. business AI adoption, each over double West Virginia's 10.8%—the lowest in the country.

Mapped: Where Gas Prices Have Surged Over 100%

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/gasoline-price-changes-since-iran-war/

Published: April 25, 2026 11:12

Gasoline prices jump worldwide amid Iran war disruptions. See which countries are most affected.

Ranked: What Europeans Are Most Proud Of

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/what-makes-europeans-most-proud-of-their-country/

Published: April 25, 2026 05:02

See the 2026 data on national identity, culture, and why some populations are feeling more negative than ever.

U.S. Birth Rates Still Haven’t Recovered From 2007

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/us-birth-rates-have-not-recovered-from-2007/

Published: April 24, 2026 15:26

U.S. birth rates hit a record low in 2025, continuing a decades-long decline that began after the 2007 spike and never fully recovered.

Ranked: The Smartest AI Models of 2026

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-the-smartest-ai-models-in-2026/

Published: April 24, 2026 13:38

See the smartest AI models in 2026, ranked by Mensa Norway IQ scores from TrackingAI’s benchmark of leading chatbots and vision models.

Mapped: Gas Prices Worldwide, From $0.09 to $15.65

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-gas-prices-worldwide-from-0-09-to-15-65/

Published: April 24, 2026 11:11

Global gasoline prices in 2026 range from $0.09 to $15.65 per gallon, revealing stark disparities in fuel costs worldwide.

Charted: The Global Trade in European Antiques

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/global-trade-of-european-heritage/

Published: April 24, 2026 04:51

Explore who buys and sells Europe’s antiques, with the U.S. leading imports and France dominating exports.

Ranked: AI Models U.S. Businesses Pay For

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-ai-models-u-s-businesses-pay-for/

Published: April 23, 2026 16:48

OpenAI has long been the leader for paid usage by U.S. businesses, but Anthropic has closed the gap with tools like Claude Code and Cowork.

These Countries Hold Most of the World’s Copper

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/countries-control-most-of-the-worlds-copper/

Published: April 23, 2026 15:21

Global copper reserves approach 980 million tonnes, led by Chile.

Ranked: The Companies That Sell the Most AI Chips

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-the-companies-that-sell-the-most-ai-chips/

Published: April 23, 2026 13:36

See AI chip sales by company in Q4 2025, ranked by H100-equivalent compute capacity using data from Epoch AI.

Mapped: Where Americans Spend the Most on Gas

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/monthly-cost-of-driving-in-every-u-s-state/

Published: April 23, 2026 11:41

In some states, drivers spend more than double what others spend on gas each month. See how costs compare across the U.S.

Mapped: Where Populations Are Booming and Shrinking by 2050

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-how-the-worlds-population-will-change-by-country/

Published: April 22, 2026 18:06

A small number of countries will drive the majority of global population growth by 2050—while others rapidly shrink.

AI Use by Students Across Major Economies

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/adb01-ai-use-by-students-across-major-economies/

Published: April 22, 2026 16:37

Student AI use differs by country, with India and Brazil among the highest adopters. See how major economies compare based on the latest data.

Ranked: The World’s Biggest Memory Chip Makers

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-the-worlds-biggest-memory-chip-makers/

Published: April 22, 2026 14:49

See the leading memory chip makers by market cap, as AI server demand and tighter supply lift valuations across DRAM and NAND producers.

Mapped: How Much U.S. Population Growth Comes From Immigration

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/immigrations-share-of-population-growth-by-u-s-state-2021-2025/

Published: April 22, 2026 11:38

About 4 out of every 5 new U.S. residents came from immigration in the post-pandemic era.

Ranked: Education Spending Per Student by Country

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-education-spending-per-student-by-country/

Published: April 21, 2026 17:48

Luxembourg stands far above all peers, spending over $31,000 per student.

Charted: Compute Costs More Than Talent in AI

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/compute-is-over-50-of-ai-company-costs/

Published: April 21, 2026 16:28

See how AI company costs break down across Anthropic, Minimax, and Z.ai, from R&D compute to inference spending and staff expenses.

Mapped: AI Adoption Across Europe

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-ai-adoption-across-europe/

Published: April 21, 2026 14:19

AI adoption varies widely across Europe. See which countries are leading—and which major economies are falling behind in recent usage.

Ranked: Central Banks Buying and Selling Gold in 2026

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-central-banks-buying-and-selling-gold-in-2026/

Published: April 21, 2026 11:58

Central banks gold buying in 2026 shows rising demand from emerging markets amid geopolitical uncertainty.

Ranked: The EU’s Richest Regions

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/eu-regions-with-highest-gdp-per-capita/

Published: April 21, 2026 04:41

Why do some EU regions outperform entire countries? Take a closer look at GDP per capita leaders.

Mapped: Internet Freedom Around the World in 2026

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-internet-freedom-around-the-world/

Published: April 20, 2026 16:35

The Internet has reshaped the world. But your access can vary greatly based on the country in which you live.

Ranked: 2026 GDP Growth Forecasts for the World’s 20 Largest Economies

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/ter02-2026-gdp-growth-forecasts-worlds-20-largest-economies/

Published: April 20, 2026 15:34

Which major economies are set to grow the fastest in 2026? Explore GDP growth projections for the world’s 20 largest countries.

Charted: The $448B AI Spending Surge by Big Tech

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/visualized-big-tech-ai-spending/

Published: April 20, 2026 14:27

See how AI company costs break down across Anthropic, Minimax, and Z.ai, from R&D compute to inference spending and staff expenses.

It’s AI Week at Visual Capitalist!

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/its-ai-week-at-visual-capitalist/

Published: April 20, 2026 14:15

It’s AI Week at Visual Capitalist. Explore the data behind AI’s rise, from model performance and adoption to spending and infrastructure.

Mapped: Average Rent Across 100 U.S. Cities (2026)

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-average-rent-across-100-u-s-cities-2026/

Published: April 20, 2026 11:47

Six of the top ten most expensive rental markets are in California.